Wednesday, February 16, 2011

We went hiking this weekend and I took this picture of Matthew. It's just a perfect picture of him. He always has a smile on his face, is quick to make you laugh, ready for an adventure. Matthew simply loves life. (And yes, that is a mutant bat on his shirt. Totally Matthew.)

This is a picture I took last week. His BG was in the 50s and dropping. He was so tired and had a bad headache. It's hard to see him this way.

Thursday, February 10, 2011

(FYI....The bug book is FANTASTIC! Matthew already looked up the bug I've always called an "air-bug" because there's nothing to the little thing....it's all air. Anyway, apparently it's called a Crane Fly. Who knew?!)

Friday, February 4, 2011

For the most part, it's good. Once we pay that enormous deductible, it's not too much out-of-pocket.

But here's what makes me mad.....our doctor said we needed more test strips. Wrote the script....filled out the quantity override form....and insurance said......

No.

How dare they?! They don't know my child! They don't know the streak of highs we've had....the streak of lows.....we're doing basal tests.....Matthew actually likes to play outside and we have to check.......the list goes on and on.....

We need more strips! The child hasn't even been sick and we need more strips!

Of course, we can buy more strips (and we do) but those suckers are EXPENSIVE! One dollar a strip.

How dare our insurance company think that they know more than our doctor.

You know what bothers me the most?

Matthew is going to have to deal with these headaches for the rest of his life.

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My 13-year-old son, Matthew, was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in 2010. If you're also in the role of Doctor Mom, I hope my blog gives you practical, uplifting encouragement!